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Article6 Fantasy Football WR/CB Matchups to Know: Week 1 (2026)
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Josh Downs only ran routes on 62.8% of dropbacks...Michael Pittman Jr. was the Indianapolis Colts' target leader last season with 111 targets. He has since departed for Pittsburgh, meaning Downs has been promoted...Humphrey...managed to allow...a lofty 0.34 fantasy points per route run against him...this looks like a great matchup for a fantasy manager to utilize him in their FLEX slot this week.
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Downs' promotion and Humphrey's weak coverage make this a strong Week 1 FLEX play.

Downs is promoted to lead WR role after Michael Pittman Jr.'s departure to Pittsburgh, running routes on 62.8% of dropbacks last season with 0.39 fantasy points per route run. He faces Marlon Humphrey (BAL CB) in Week 1, who allowed 0.34 fantasy points per route run last season—tied for seventh-worst among defensive backs. The source recommends utilizing Downs in FLEX slot this week given the favorable matchup.

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